dignify /ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪ/ TEM4 ( dignifying, dignified, dignifies )

• 1. 

  V-T To dignify something means to make it impressive. 使显得尊贵 [文学性]

  例：

  Tragic literature dignifies sorrow and disaster.

  悲剧性文学使悲伤和灾难显得尊贵。

• 2. 

  V-T If you say that a particular reaction or description dignifies something you have a low opinion of, you mean that it makes it appear acceptable. 抬高...的身价 [表不满]

  例：

  We won't dignify this kind of speculation with a comment.

  我们不会妄加评论这种猜测以抬高其身价。